Standards
Two Not One chords & key
- Key
- A♭ major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Two Not One” is a jazz standard by Lennie Tristano. Most bands play it in A♭ major, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 10 different chords. The bridge uses the cycle of dominants known from Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm” — so-called rhythm changes.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- A♭maj7×6
- E♭7×5
- D♭maj7×3
- D♭mmaj7×3
- F7♯11×3
- B♭m7×3
Characteristics
- Rhythm changes
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Someday You'll Be Sorry 37% | E♭ major |
| Ain't Misbehavin' 29% | C major |
| Big Nick 25% | G major |
| Copenhagen 25% | B♭ major |
| Struttin' With Some Barbecue 25% | F major |
| A Tisket A Tasket 24% | E♭ major |
| Crazy Rhythm 24% | F major |
| I Don't Want To Miss Mississippi 24% | G major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Two Not One in?
Two Not One is usually played in A♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ major, for E♭ instruments F major.
Who wrote Two Not One?
Two Not One was written by Lennie Tristano.
What is the form of Two Not One?
Two Not One has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Two Not One played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Two Not One?
The opening bars are Dbmaj7 | Dbmmaj7 | Abmaj7 | F7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.